John “Bud” Hardy, 80, of Hector departed this life for his heavenly home, Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at his home.

He was born May 24, 1932, to George and Ann Wargo Hardy. He was a member of the Hector First Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Ruby Nell Faville; a brother, Buford Hardy; and a sister, Christine Ward.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lunell Huffman Hardy; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Bob Hardy of Hector, Don Luserata of Missouri, David and Carole Hardy of Texas, John Mark and Karen Hardy of California, and Jody Hardy of Russellville; one daughter, Vallier Hardy of California; two adopted sons and daughters-in-law, Kwadwo and Loretta Baryeh, and Kofi and Mary Baryeh, all of Africa; two brothers, Isaac Daniel Hardy of Texas and Carl Hardy of California; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the Hector Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Ira Taylor and Bro. Walter Huffman. Burial will follow with Military Honors provided by the Rogers-Rye, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2238 in Langford Cemetery under the direction of Broussard Funeral Home of Russellville.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the Hector First Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Don Luserata, Bob Hardy, David Hardy, John Mark Hardy, Sam Turner, Robert John Hardy, Mike Armstrong and Kenny Panther.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations in his name be made to the Hector First Baptist Church or the Arkansas Dept. of Health Hospice.

The online obituary and guest book are available at www.broussardfuneral.com.